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Arrive in Dublin, Ireland
Airport Transfer
On-ground Briefing Orientation Walking Tour - The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do incase of an emergency.
Walking Tour of Maynooth town and campus
Welcome Dinner in Local Pub with Traditional Irish Music
Breakfast & Day Briefing in Pugin Hall
Transfer to Dublin (approx 45 mins)
Visit to Trinity College and Book of Kells
Dublin True Crime Tour - Come on an adventure through Dublin city and explore the crimes from the past. Discover some of the horrible history of the city and hear stories that will keep you up at night. This entire trip is by foot and you will visit a number of different locations across Dublin.
Garda Museum and Visit Police Department of Dublin - The Garda Museum and Archives are located at Treasury Building, Dublin Castle. Here visitors will find an interesting exhibition about the history of An Garda Síochána and information on policing in Ireland before 1922. The Museum is staffed by a Sergeant and one civilian employee. Persons carrying out police related research can be facilitated at the Museum and Archives. Among the museum artefacts are photographs and documents outlining the history and development of policing in Ireland in the 19th/20th centuries. The museum library contains a number of very interesting police-related
Return to Maynooth
Breakfast & Day Briefing in Pugin Hall
Cliffs of Moher & Galway or Limerick Full Day Excursion - Admire the stunning Irish countryside and travel along the Wild Atlantic Way to the incredible 700-foot high Cliffs of Moher. Browse intriguing exhibitions in the visitor center; marvel at the lunar limestone landscape of Burren, renowned for its rare flowers. Lastly, stop at Galway or Limerick and absorb the cosmopolitan charm of these cities during some leisurely free time before returning to Dublin.
Breakfast & Day Briefing in Pugin Hall
Lecture at the Maynooth University - Meet the faculty of Law and Criminology and the students for a debate on similarities and differences between the US and Irish Criminal Justice System
Guided Tour of College Chapel and Russell Library
Visit to Maynooth Castle
Breakfast & Day Briefing in Pugin Hall
Transfer to Dublin (approx 45 mins)
Criminal Court of Justice - A legal professional will meet your group and introduce you to the building and work carried out there. You will take part in a mock trial and you will be directed to the relevant courtroom to observe a court in session.
Tour of Central Criminal Courts
Visit to Irish Parliament
Free Time in Dublin
Return to Maynooth
Breakfast & Day Briefing in Pugin Hall
Day Trip to Belfast (approx 2 hours)
Belfast Police Department - TBC
Belfast Police Museum - Our collection includes police uniforms, equipment, medals and archives from the early 1800's to the present day and also weapons used against the police over the years.
Black Cabs Political Tour of Belfast
Return to Maynooth
Breakfast & Day Briefing in Pugin Hall
Lecture at the Maynooth University - TBD - Meet the faculty of the Mathematics & Statistics department- Activities to be determined.
Transfer to Dublin (approx 45 mins)
Kilmainham Jail and Collins Barracks - For over 100 years Kilmainham Gaol held thousands of men, women and children for crimes that ranged from minor offences to being involved in some of the most momentous events in Irish history
School of Mathematics and Statistics - TBD - As mathematics and statistics play an increasingly important role in global development, these programmes continue to evolve and develop to incorporate the newest technologies and the latest discipline developments – providing the skills most needed by society and in the workplace.
Return to Maynooth
Breakfast & Day Briefing in Pugin Hall
Transfer to Dublin (approx 45 mins)
Irish Central Statistics Office or National Statistics Board of Ireland - TBC
Lunch Break
Free Afternoon in Dublin
Farewell Dinner and Program Closing
Breakfast & Day Briefing in Pugin Hall
Airport Transfer
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